'To Sail Upon the Wind'

Post Falls artist Priscilla Patterson, a member of the American Society of Aviation Artists, has been honored with the acceptance of her work in the society's 2022 International Aerospace Art Exhibition at the National Museum of the Mighty 8th Air Force, Pooler, Ga.

Patterson was one of 42 artists from around the world whose work was selected from more than 100 entries. The display opened Monday and runs through Sept. 30.

Her work, titled “To Sail Upon the Wind,” depicts the tone of the earliest flights of the Wright Brothers glider in 1903. The painting is acrylic on a vintage map of the Outer Banks off the Carolinas.

The American Society of Aviation Artists was formed in 1986 to bring together, in one professional body, artists who are acknowledged leaders in the field for the purpose of recognizing and promoting interest in aviation art as a fine art form. Artist members are selected by a group of their peers based on their demonstrated abilities and experience. Membership includes more than 200 artists and associate members representing all corners of the United States. Foreign affiliates are also welcomed, with members hailing from a number of countries around the globe.

Patterson has been with American Society of Aviation Artists since 1994 and is an artist fellow. She serves as the education chair.

The society holds annual forums that cover a variety of subjects and valuable information for artists, collectors and aviation enthusiasts alike.